A 12-week BCIT House Inspection Program moved from a classroom to a Thompson-Nicola region reserve this past summer. Now, it is paving the way for other training opportunities on reserves. The House Inspection Program is usually offered part-time at the BCIT Burnaby campus over an extended period of time. This summer, the program was revamped…
Miley Cyrus’ highly anticipated album Bangerz just dropped at number one and it may surprise critics and fans alike. The album boasts thirteen new tracks from the former Disney queen and features collaborations with Britney Spears, Nelly, and Ludacris. Diehard Miley fans may opt for the deluxe online-exclusive edition, which has three extra songs. All…
Motivated by the BCIT Critical Care program’s three-dimensional heart, the Perinatal Nursing program welcomed a new piece of 3D technology, this time in the form of a pelvis and fetus. The idea came to Perinatal Nursing instructor Nancy Hewer after seeing 3D technology in another BCIT program classroom. She thought having a 3D pelvis and…
When you think of a premise for a romantic comedy, “sexually transmitted disease” is far from the first thing that comes to mind. But after watching hours and hours of contemporary romantic comedies on in-flight TV sets, one Vancouver filmmaker decided it was time to shake up the genre. Thus, the concept for That Burning…
Accepting that our extended summer has come to a halt—and that it is time to pack away our beautifully-coloured sundresses—is not easy. Instead of mourning the loss of sunshine, let’s embrace this typical Vancouver weather. Fall is here and that means new fun experimenting with layers, textures and styles. Welcome back booties, cozy infinity scarves,…
Any student at BCIT who uses transit has probably noticed the maddeningly long bus line-ups every Wednesday afternoon in front of the Burnaby campus. On these days, it is not unusual for a student to have to wait in line as two, three, or sometimes more buses pass before being able to board one. It…
Eating disorders may be a private hell for many: victims of disordered eating often find themselves unable to talk freely to potential support networks for fear of divulging their shameful secrets. The resulting isolation may entrench the cycle. That is why The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders is launching Chat.lookingglassbc.com, according to Karen Wall,…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to slowly suffocate in space? After watching Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón’s near-perfect masterpiece, Gravity, you will have a visceral understanding of what it would be like to slowly lose oxygen 600 km above Earth. Where does one begin in describing a film of this magnitude? The…
IF THIS WEEK IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Your year has a lot of potential, But have you thought about adding some math? Because by dividing your time a bit better Your friendships will multiply fast. ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Aries, ram, you’re on fire: Confident, wild, and so-desired. But ram…
Literature lovers, comic connoisseurs, and other book buffs came out to WORD Vancouver at the end of September to check out some of the best work from Vancouver’s literary field. The festival has celebrated nineteen years of success, and usually brings bookworms from all over. However, a downpour on the first day put quite a…
Designers and style lovers from across the globe filled the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre for Vancouver Fashion Week this September, anticipating 2014 Spring/Summer trends. Last season, men’s fashion saw many prints, bold colours, and eccentric accessories with cross-body bags and retro sunglasses. Next year has a bit more edge. Inspired by early 90’s grunge (picture…
